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How to think > what to think.

Everyone wants a mentor, but what they think they’re looking for, and what they actually need, may be radically different.

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Jun 11, 2021
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Everyone wants a mentor, but what they think they’re looking for, and what they actually need, may be radically different.

A mentor is someone who guides a learner through the learning process. They teach you how to think, not what to think.

A good mentor should be able to provide you with feedback on how you can improve your own work and help you grow pr…

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